Hot Chocolate Nutcracker follows the idea of the original tale, with a little twist!  It’s Christmas Eve and the Johnsons are having a grand ole party. The youngest child, Kara Johnson, is a young spirit-filled girl who receives a Nutcracker filled with hot chocolate for the holidays. Falling into a deep slumber, Kara takes the audience on a mystical, magical journey to new lands of wonder from Candy Cane Lane to Egypt to the Land of the Kimona Dolls to Bollywood. Three wise cracking mice narrate the story; they are the three stooges incarnate from New York City who call themselves “The Real Rat Pack.” With dazzling choreography, music and costumes, The Chocolate Nutcracker is sure to be a hit with audiences of all ages.

The show this year stars Debbie Allen, Raven Symone, Carlo Imperato, Tichina Arnold, Rasta Thomas, and many more! With an original score by Mariah Carey, Arturo Sandoval, Chau-Giang Thi Nguyen, James Ingram, Shiamak Davar, Tena Clark and Thump. Performances dates are December 18, 2015 at 7:30pm and December 19, 2015 at 1pm and 7:30pm. There will also be an additional special school performance on the morning of December 18th, 2015 at 10am.

Tickets are not on sale yet, but will be available soon. Check back with Broadway Black as we’ll be sure to keep you updated!

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Debbie Allen is a Tony award-winning choreographer, director, and dancer who has worked on such projects as Fame, West Side Story and Sweet Charity. Allen was also the producer and director of the iconic television show, “A Different World.” In addition to a multitude of current projects including acting, and directing gigs with Shonda Rhimes, she and husband Norm Nixon  are the founders of  The Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).  DADA is a non-profit organization committed to expanding the reach of dance and theater arts for young people in the greater Los Angeles area and the world, enriching, inspiring and transforming their lives.

#TBT #thegamechangers @shondarhimes @MaraBrockAkil @AVAETC @IssaRae @essencemag pic.twitter.com/oI28NEHl6U

— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) April 16, 2015

Trained over 160 students from around the world this summer thank you to their families for trusting @DADancAcademy pic.twitter.com/39nvXKs8vL

— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) July 27, 2015

According to their website,

Career Transition For Dancers remains the only nonprofit organization in the US solely dedicated to the career needs of dancers. With offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and a mobile National Outreach Project, they have helped thousands of dancers take their first steps in discovering rewarding second careers.

The 30th Anniversary Pearl Jubilee will be a star-studded celebration; a variety retrospective featuring artists in performance with the Jubilee Orchestra. This one-night-only entertainment event of the season will celebrate ROLEX’s distinguished past Award recipients and honor the legacy of dance, dancers and the mission of the organization. The gala will be produced and directed by international director, choreographer, producer and teacher Ann Marie DeAngelo.  Executive Producer is Alexander J. Dubé.  Attendees can expect special appearances and artists from:  All That Jazz from Chicago; American Ballet Theatre; Arthur Murray Dance Center, Columbus Circle; Big Apple Circus; Jazz Roots Dance Company; Joffrey Ballet Concert Group; National Dance Institute; New York Song & Dance Company and Parsons Dance.

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